Research any topic before you write.

Find related topics. | Discover entities. | See connections. | Build a topical map.

Patterson function

The Patterson function is used to solve the phase problem in X-ray crystallography. It was introduced in 1935 by Arthur Lindo Patterson while he was a visiting researcher in the laboratory of Bertram Eugene Warren at MIT.

Art, One-dimensional example & Overview

Use the mouse wheel or two fingers (on touchscreens) to zoom in and out of the map.

Research this topic

Explore the main themes, entities and connections around Patterson function. Start with the topic map, then use the sections below for research and deeper semantic analysis.

Explore this topic

Start with a few of the strongest sections from the source topic. These are research directions, not a list of keywords you must use.

Topics to explore

Browse the full topic structure. Each item opens a new analysis centered on that subject.

Overview

One-dimensional example

Advanced semantic analysis

Deeper signals for content research, entity SEO and topical coverage. The plain-language headings explain what each technical view is useful for.

Map overview Semantic statistics

Patterson function

Nodes15
Edges14
Triples5
Avg. degree1.87
Density0.133333
Components1

How this topic connects Entity context

See the strongest relationship patterns around the current topic before diving into the raw triples.

Patterson function

Top relations

related to External links · 3
Patterson function → Patterson, Structural, The Patterson
related to One-dimensional example · 2
Patterson function → Consider, The Patterson

Important terminology Word statistics

Use these terms to understand the vocabulary surrounding the topic, not as a checklist for keyword stuffing.

Important terminology

patterson function peak atoms mit convolved centrosymmetry used solve phase problem x-ray crystallography introduced 1935 arthur lindo visiting researcher laboratory

Entity relationships Subject–Predicate–Object triples

SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Patterson functionrelated to External linksStructural0.60section
Patterson functionrelated to External linksThe Patterson0.60section
Patterson functionrelated to External linksPatterson0.60section
Patterson functionrelated to One-dimensional exampleConsider0.60section
Patterson functionrelated to One-dimensional exampleThe Patterson0.60section

Related concept clusters Concept neighborhoods

These clusters group vocabulary that occurs around closely connected concepts in the source material.

    Connections between topic areas Semantic bridges

    Bridges can reveal useful research angles that are easy to miss in a flat list of related terms.

    Min side: 3
    For writers, content strategists, SEOs, marketers and creators — from quick topic research to advanced semantic analysis.